If you have a recent sore eyes, red eyes or visual disturbance - and you are registered with a GP practice in Wandsworth, please PHONE one of the local Opticians on the list below for an initial assessment and appointment.
It is a FREE NHS service for people of all ages.
Minor eye conditions (MECs) that can be seen under the service include:
Note: This service is NOT for sight tests.
If you have an eye condition that is being regularly monitored by your optometrist or hospital eye service, this will not be covered by this service, for example: cataracts, diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma.
How do I book an appointment?
To make an appointment, you can directly call one of the opticians listed below.
What will happen at the appointment?
Please take your glasses and a list of your current medication with you to the appointment.
If your condition is more serious, the optometrist will book you an urgent appointment at a hospital eye clinic. If you need a routine appointment with a hospital, the optometrist will organise this for you.
CLICK HERE for a list of Local Participating Opticians as of April 26th 2020.
Boots Opticians Tooting
46 Tooting High Street, SW17 0RG
020 8767 8292
Specsavers Tooting
24C Mitcham Road, Tooting, SW17 9NA
020 8682 3333
Specsavers Opticians Streatham
192 Streatham High Road, SW16 1BB.
020 8677 5866
It is a FREE NHS service for people of all ages.
Minor eye conditions (MECs) that can be seen under the service include:
- Red eye or eyelids
- Dry eye, or gritty and uncomfortable eyes
- Irritation of the eye
- Significant recent sticky discharge from the eye or watery eye
- Recently occurring flashes or floaters
- In-growing eyelashes
- Recent and sudden loss of vision
- Foreign body in the eye
Note: This service is NOT for sight tests.
If you have an eye condition that is being regularly monitored by your optometrist or hospital eye service, this will not be covered by this service, for example: cataracts, diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma.
How do I book an appointment?
To make an appointment, you can directly call one of the opticians listed below.
What will happen at the appointment?
Please take your glasses and a list of your current medication with you to the appointment.
If your condition is more serious, the optometrist will book you an urgent appointment at a hospital eye clinic. If you need a routine appointment with a hospital, the optometrist will organise this for you.
CLICK HERE for a list of Local Participating Opticians as of April 26th 2020.
Boots Opticians Tooting
46 Tooting High Street, SW17 0RG
020 8767 8292
Specsavers Tooting
24C Mitcham Road, Tooting, SW17 9NA
020 8682 3333
Specsavers Opticians Streatham
192 Streatham High Road, SW16 1BB.
020 8677 5866